Landmarks Applications

Certificate of Appropriateness

Landmarks Applications: Certificate of Appropriateness

appropriate [uh-proh-pree-it] suitable or fitting for a particular purpose…but I thought that was a landmark?!?Have you ever wondered how neighbors in landmark buildings can add rooftop additions? Rear yard extensions? Alter stoops? Even the staunchest of preservationists knows that in vibrant communities, changes in the built environment are inevitable. Although landmarks are protected, they are not frozen in time. They depend on our constant stewardship for appropriate maintenance and change.When owners of landmark buildings wish to make changes, they need to apply to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission for what’s called a Certificate of Appropriateness (C of A). LW’s C of A Committee works with building owners and their architects to advise on design and protect the integrity of our constantly evolving neighborhood.

Past C of A Items ~ 2015

277 West End Avenue

Building address and name: 277 West End AvenueBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End-Collegiate Historic District ExtensionOriginal Architect: George & Edward BlumOriginal Date of Construction: 1925-26LPC hearing date: February 2, 2016

266 West End Avenue

Building address and name: 266 West End AvenueBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End-Collegiate Historic District ExtensionOriginal Architect: Rudolphe L. DausOriginal Date of Construction: 1895-96LPC hearing date: March 22, 2016

949 West End Avenue

Building address and name: 949 West End AvenueBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside West End Historic District Extension IIOriginal Architect: Schwartz and GrossOriginal Date of Construction: 1915LPC Application: Replace CorniceLPC hearing date: November 24th, 2015

219 West 71st Street

Building address and name: 219 West 71st StreetBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: West End Collegiate Historic District ExtensionOriginal Architect: Buchman and DeislerOriginal Date of Construction: 1891LPC Application: Install a Barrier-Free Lift in the AreawayLPC hearing date: November 10th, 2015

Join our C of A Committee

Does the thought of shaping changes in our neighborhood interest you? LW’s C of A Committee members are key players in shaping the Upper West Side’s future. We welcome architects, designers, historians, attorneys, real estate professionals and anyone interested in volunteering skills and expertise in the pursuit of stewardship of our neighborhood. The Committee typically meets monthly to review all applications for changes to landmark sites within Community District 7 scheduled to be heard at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Art Commission and other public forums. Email Sean Khorsandi seankhorsandi@landmarkwest.org, or call (212) 496-8110 for further details.

Watch-Blog

Last night's town hall meeting saw the community pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio on some issues close to our hearts--the impending rise of the supertall CENTRAL dARK Tower. Below is the press release from our neighbors, which shows de Blasio administration members giving...

UPDATE FROM THE MAYOR'S COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNIT: "Thank you for your interest in our upcoming town hall with Mayor Bill de Blasio. Due to overwhelming intrest, we are no longer accepting RSVPs for this event." Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Manhattan Borough...